Sharing this announcement from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources:

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee.  While the Department is not yet hiring, it is offering this testing to develop an eligibility list of new Illinois Conservation Police recruits for 2013.

Applicant testing is scheduled for April 1-4 through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Examining and Counseling Division.  Interested applicants should submit a CMS100 employment application to CMS which can be found online at www.work.illinois.gov.  Applicants should also review the hiring information contained on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, “Law Enforcement” website at www.dnr.illinois.gov, click on “Safety and Rules” and then “Law Enforcement.”

For more information on the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement and the Conservation Police Officer hiring process, review the detailed information available on the IDNR web site at www.dnr.illinois.gov (click on the “Safety and Rules” and then “Law Enforcement”) or contact Lt. Curt Lewis, IDNR Office of Law Enforcement, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271, phone 217/785-8407, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 18th Legislative District includes sections of Alsip, Chicago, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Merrionette Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth.

Bill Cunningham has been the state senator of Illinois’ 18th District since 2013. He is the President Pro Tempore of the Illinois Senate, a role in which he frequently serves as the senate’s presiding officer.

The 18th District includes parts of Chicago’s southwest side and suburbs, including the Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park and Auburn-Gresham neighborhoods, and several suburban communities in Worth, Palos and Orland Townships. Prior to being elected to the Illinois Senate, he represented the same area for one term as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Cunningham is a lifelong resident of the district.

During his career in the Illinois General Assembly, Cunningham has developed a reputation as problem-solver who often works across the aisle to address complicated issues. He has focused on a number of diverse subject matters, including public safety, energy policy and gaming regulation. He is currently the chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, a bipartisan and bicameral panel that oversees the rulemaking process for all state government agencies.

Before serving as a state representative, Cunningham spent 20 years working for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, serving as director of communications to Sheriff Mike Sheahan and chief of staff to Sheriff Tom Dart. He gained valuable experience in these positions, managing an office with nearly 7,000 employees and developing policies for one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the nation.

As a husband and father, Cunningham has been active in his community, coaching a youth soccer team and volunteering for charitable causes. He has also worked to improve educational institutions in his neighborhood by serving as a parent representative on the Sutherland Local School Council.

He is a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and holds a degree in political science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He and his wife, Juliana, have two daughters and reside in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.